Stoke fail to lure N'Daw

Guirane N`Daw has turned down the chance to play for the Potters in the Premier League and has joined promoted French club, Nantes instead.

The Senegalese midfielder had been linked to Stoke and he told the French newspaper, L'Equipe that Stoke did offer him more money, but he has decided he wants to continue to play his football in France.

Meanwhile, Marlon Broomes, who was released by Stoke at the end of the season, has joined Championship side, Blackpool on a one year contract.